Raynham Park LLC announced this week that the company has finalized Surrounding Community Agreements with every neighboring community.

Raynham Park has also signed Nearby Community Agreements with four other towns – the only applicant to make future commitments above and beyond what is required by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

In addition to its Host Community Agreement with Raynham, Raynham Park has completed Surrounding Community Agreements with Bridgewater, Easton, Middleborough, Taunton and West Bridgewater.

The initial payments will total more than $2 million annually, including $1.1 million to Raynham; $150,000 to Bridgewater; $362,500 to Easton; $50,000 to Middleborough; $200,000 to Taunton; and $250,000 to West Bridgewater. The payments will increase over time.

Additionally, Raynham Park voluntarily established nearby community agreements with Stoughton, Lakeville, Berkley, and Rehoboth. These agreements state that after two years of operation, Raynham Park will commission impact studies to determine if mitigation is necessary for these four communities and, if so, they can negotiate at that time.

Beyond the annual financial commitments to each town, Raynham Park included local business vendor and hiring preferences, funding for intersection improvements, a commitment to host local jobs fairs, and annual gift card purchases of $5,000 from local area businesses to distribute to patrons.

“My family, friends, and employees live in these communities, so it was important to me that we put together fair and attractive packages for each town,” said George Carney, owner of Raynham Park. “I’m overwhelmed by the support from local residents and I want them to know that I have kept them in mind as we have finalized these agreements. I want to see our local residents put back to work and our hiring preferences put that promise into action.”

“We are committed to being a good neighbor and having strong partnerships with our surrounding communities,” said Tony Ricci, chief executive officer of Greenwood Racing. “I’m proud that we have offered the most mitigation to our neighbors and we believe that demonstrates our commitment to the community as a whole. I’m grateful for the ongoing, productive dialogue we’ve had with local officials and I look forward to working with them as we build a world class slot facility in Raynham.”